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Four easy exercises to rev up your metabolism

Charge into 2014 with our super stretches. These muscle-toning moves will jump-start quick and easy weight loss.
Four easy exercises to rev up your metabolism

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10-minute Workout January

Lunge twist series

Step right leg into a wide lunge. Fold forward and place hands on either side of foot. Twist torso to the right and raise right arm. Hold for 3 counts. Bring left forearm to right thigh and right palm to left in prayer pose. Hold for 3 counts. Switch sides.

Perfect your form: Keep knee stacked above ankle.

Dial it down: Bend back knee to rest on floor.

Amp it up: Hold each pose for 2 additional counts.

Four easy exercises to rev up your metabolismPhoto, Roberto Caruso. Clothing, Nike. Hair & makeup, Chantal Hubens, Tresemme hair care & M.A.C Cosmetics/Judyinc.com.

Plank taps

Start in plank with shoulders stacked above wrists, fingers spread wide and feet hip-idth apart. Move 1 leg out to side and tap toe to floor. Hold for 2 counts. Switch sides. Do 10 to 12 taps with each leg.

Perfect your form: Tuck your tailbone under to engage core muscles.

Dial it down: Skip the taps. Hold plank for 60 seconds.

Amp it up: Do a push-up after each toe tap!

Four easy exercises to rev up your metabolismPhoto, Roberto Caruso. Clothing, Nike. Hair & makeup, Chantal Hubens, Tresemme hair care & M.A.C Cosmetics/Judyinc.com.

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Warrior 3 dead lift

Stand with legs hip-width apart, holding weight between hands. Begin to slowly tip forward (the slower, the better!), raising 1 leg back behind you. Hold for 3 to 5 counts. Switch sides. Do 3 lifts on each leg.

Perfect your form: Activate glutes to help with balance. Avoid rounding your back.

Dial it down: Ditch the weight.

Amp it up: Pulse raised leg for 10 counts.

Four easy exercises to rev up your metabolismPhoto, Roberto Caruso. Clothing, Nike. Hair & makeup, Chantal Hubens, Tresemme hair care & M.A.C Cosmetics/Judyinc.com.

Bird dog fly

Start on all fours, weights in hands, shoulders stacked above wrists, hips in line with knees. In 1 smooth motion, kick left leg back and raise right arm out to side. Hold for 2 counts. Repeat on opposite side. Do 10 reps.

Perfect your form: Move only your arms and legs. Keep back and hips stable. Avoid tucking chin.

Dial it down: Ditch the weights.

Amp it up: Increase reps.

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Four easy exercises to rev up your metabolismPhoto, Roberto Caruso. Clothing, Nike. Hair & makeup, Chantal Hubens, Tresemme hair care & M.A.C Cosmetics/Judyinc.com.

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